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LA SECCHIA RAPITA IBD

NABU PRESS
01 / 2012
9781272926793
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Sinopsis

La Secchia Rapita, or The Rape of the Bucket, is a mock-heroic poem by Alessandro Tassoni, originally written in Italian and presented here in English. This edition offers readers access to a classic example of 17th-century literature. Through twelve cantos, Tassoni satirizes the conflicts between Italian city-states, particularly Modena and Bologna, using the humorous premise of a stolen bucket to mock the grand traditions of epic poetry.Tassoni?s work is significant for its innovative blending of comedy and epic form, creating a unique literary experience that remains relevant for its sharp wit and social commentary. Students of literature, history, and Italian culture will find this poem a valuable resource. This edition invites a new audience to appreciate the enduring appeal of Tassoni?s masterpiece.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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28,04